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Great Lengths: The Historic Indoor Swimming Pools of Britain (Played in Britain Series) [Paperback]

Rebecca Adlington (Foreword), Dr. Ian Gordon (Author), Simon Inglis (Author)
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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: English Heritage (3 Feb 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905624522
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905624522
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 20.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 134,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Impeccably researched, beautifully produced and sumptuously illustrated, this paean to a popular pleasure deserves high praise.' Independent on Sunday --Independent on Sunday, March 2009

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'Absorbing detail and fascinating social history...the quality of photography is superb.' The Observer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Smashing about splashing!, 17 May 2009
This review is from: Great Lengths: The Historic Indoor Swimming Pools of Britain (Played in Britain Series) (Paperback)
Stunningly gorgeous book - witty, informative, with terrific photos. Discovered amazing facts about pools on my doorstep and have planned pilgrimages to others nationwide. Inspiring stuff. The perfect present for anyone interested in swimming, social history or architecture. And who says you can't judge a book my its' cover - it even FEELS fab.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully presented and fascinating book, 12 May 2009
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This is for anyone with interest in sport or architectural heritage- it's a beautifully presented book which will make you really regret the sporting facilities we have lost or are in danger of losing. Most people will be familiar with at least one of the pools in the book- and will be interested in the social history of encouraging swimming. The book even made me nostalgic for school swimming lessons at Bristol North......
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5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of great municipal vision, 6 May 2009
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The publication of Great Lengths is a milestone in our growing national awareness of such an important piece of our shared heritage - public baths. These are places where a century of Briton's swam, bathed, worked, kept fit, competed and socialised. The book is amazing in its coverage of the topic with buildings from all over the country visited, photographed and thoroughly researched. Its a wonderful resource book as well as a fascinating read. Buy the book, visit the buildings and swim in them while you can...
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